Infection Control/Nurse Educator RN

UHS • $75K — $95K *
Leesburg, VA 20176In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Leadership experience is required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state, with CPR certification.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on education.
  • Proficient organizational, research, and mentoring abilities.
  • Flexibility to accommodate teaching schedules for nurses, potentially evenings/weekends.
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of patient and employee information.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections and vaccination statuses for patients and employees.
  • Investigate clusters of infections and recommend prevention strategies to the Infection Control Committee.
  • Educate staff and patients on infection control policies and best practices.
  • Report all communicable diseases to the local Health Department promptly.
  • Review and develop infection control policies with nursing leadership for new hires.
  • Train nursing staff on compliance with nursing processes and facility policies.
  • Organize and present continuing education sessions for nursing personnel.
  • Collaborate with nursing leaders on continuing education initiatives.
  • Monitor patients’ behavior and health status, documenting accurately.
  • Administer medications and conduct procedures according to policies.

Benefits

  • Engaging work environment within a beautiful 45-acre campus in Leesburg, Virginia.
  • Opportunities for professional development through education and leadership training.
  • Access to campus facilities including a gymnasium and outdoor areas for recreation.
  • Supportive community with a strong public school system and high quality of life.
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Responsibilities

Now Hiring an Infection Control/Nurse Educator RN, full time position!

Key Responsibilities:

Infection Control Nurse Responisibilities:
  • To conduct ongoing surveillance of infections in patients and employees (in conjunction with HR), vaccination status of patients and employees, compile and interpret this data, and present it to the Safety Committee each month. To inspect all on and off-site areas, observe for employee activities to detect any potential infection hazards, and evaluate compliance with standards. Compile and present this data to the Safety Committee.
  • Investigate the clusters of infections above expected levels. Survey for outbreaks, evaluate and give recommendations for the prevention of further spread of infection and to disseminate this information to the Infection Control Committee.
  • Educate staff and patients on the specific policies and procedures involved in infection control, implements best practice such as universal precautions, blood borne pathogens, tuberculosis, etc.
  • Communicate all reportable diseases to the local Health Department in a timely manner.
  • Reviewing and develop written policies and procedures related to infection control. Coordinate with nursing leadership regarding orientation and education of new hired nursing staff.
Clinical Nurse Educator Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for training/educating nursing staff on the nursing process and in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Organize, schedule, and present continuing education for nurses and other facilitate personnel on nursing related topics.
  • Collaborate with nursing leadership and administration on facilitating continuing education training.
  • Track and ensure nursing personnel meet continuing education requirements, including self.
  • Primary educate nursing staff with varying levels of education and experience.
  • Research and update methods of training/ education to keep nurses current with new developments in their field.
  • Monitors, reports, and documents the patients' behavior and physiological status.
  • Administers medications and performs treatments/procedures in compliance with facility and nursing services, policies, and procedures.
  • Guides the response to residents who are behaviorally out of control or who may be experiencing a medical or behavioral crisis in collaboration with the nurse manager and physician.
  • Reports accurately and concisely to oncoming shifts regarding conditions of patients.
  • Cover assigned duties and responsibilities for both RTC and Acute Psychiatric Services as needed.

Location: Beautiful Leesburg, Virginia, 40 miles Northwest of Washington DC. Named one of the best places to live by Money magazine. 45-acre campus in a rural area on the northern edge of Leesburg with a gymnasium, beautiful outdoor campus and high ropes course. Excellent public school system.

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience is required.
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing with minimum of Bachelor degree. Master degree in nursing preferred.
  • Licensed by a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact as a Registered Nurse, CPR certification, or able to complete certification.
  • Excellent verbal, written skills, interpersonal interaction, and educating skills.
  • Excellent skills in organization, research, and mentoring.
  • Flexibility to teach when nurses are available to learn may be evenings/weekends.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.

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